What is “Death with Dignity”?

What is “Death with Dignity”?

July 11, 2023
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The below presentation, “What is ‘Death with Dignity’?” by Judith Snyderman of the Final Exit Network, took place on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit. The Final Exit Network carries out legal efforts […]

Johnny Clegg 2023-2024 HJ Role Model

July 10, 2023
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Grow Humanistic Judaism, HJ Meaning

The SHJ Board of Directors is happy to announce that Johnny Clegg is SHJ's Humanistic Jewish Role Model for 2023-2024. Detailed resources for use by Communities and Members can be found at this link: Click here.

Yehuda Bauer at IISHJ Colloquium ’97

July 7, 2023
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Social Justice Issues

At the IISHJ Colloquium ’97, world renowned Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer presents on the connection between the holocaust and modern anti-semitism. In early June this year, Professor Bauer was honored by the The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance following his retirement […]

Secular Spirituality – Summer 2023 Humanistic Judaism Magazine

July 6, 2023
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Community News, HJ Magazine, HJ Meaning, SHJ Members Access

If you are not yet an SHJ member, supporter, or subscriber, please enjoy the preview edition [PDF] here. If you are, please scroll down while logged in for access to the full version.

Adopting Judaism

June 27, 2023
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Adopting Humanistic Judaism

This is a guest post by Amber F., newly adopted and welcomed as a member of the Jewish people. Her Hebrew name is Hadassah Ruth. I was 15 when I realized that I did not believe in God, Jesus, and […]

What It Would Take For Me To Support Israel Again

June 16, 2023
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Social Justice Issues

This is a guest post by Herb Silverman, founder of the Secular Coalition for America and a supporter of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. Secular Humanistic Jews have a wide diversity of opinions about the Arab-Israeli conflict, and this piece […]

Authentically Queer, Authentically Jewish

June 12, 2023
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Finding Humanistic Judaism, HJ Magazine Articles, Radical Inclusion, Relationships

This article was originally published in the Spring 2023 Humanistic Judaism Magazine. It was written by Emily Cohen. Emily is a mom, wife, business owner, and proud queer Jew living in Central Florida! She has recently found Humanistic Judaism and […]

Rational Judaism: Humanistic Judaism Journal

June 11, 2023
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HJ Magazine Articles, HJ Meaning, SHJ Members Access

Originally published in Summer/Autumn 2014 issue of Humanistic Judaism Journal Rational Judaism: It's Not New by Mary Raskin The foundation of Humanistic Judaism is a belief in the power of people to reach fulfiment without supernatural intervention. As Humanistic Jews […]

Building Bridges in a World of Misconception

June 7, 2023
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Movement Advocacy, Radical Inclusion, Social Justice Issues

“Building Bridges in a World of Misconception” A presentation by activist and Humanist Erica Mack in recognition of June as LGBTQ Pride Month. This event took place on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro […]

Identity: A Queer Love Story

June 4, 2023
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HJ Magazine Articles, Movement Advocacy, Radical Inclusion, Relationships, Social Justice Issues

This article was originally published in the Spring 2023 Humanistic Judaism Magazine. It was written by Max Lark and Stacy Wolf-Lark. Max (he/they) is a lifelong Humanistic Jew. He loves traveling and drinking tea. He holds a Master’s degree in […]

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